Naja Woods
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Emmy-award winning journalist in top 25 market skilled in delivering factual and engaging stories, with proficiency in news writing, editing, shooting, and on-camera appearance. A passionate storyteller seeking to build meaningful community relationships and tell impactful stories.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-media Journalist
The E.W. Scripps Company
Indianapolis , IN
2024.01 - Current
- Established strong connections with community sources to gather valuable information for news stories.
- Managed daily tasks including shooting, interviewing, writing, and editing diverse stories.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
News Reporter
ABC57 News
South Bend , IN
2022.09 - 2023.12
- Covered daily stories on various subjects such as the pandemic, crime, breaking news, and sports.
- Delivered and reported live stories, highlighting relevant news.
- Demonstrated skills in storytelling by conducting interviews and producing written, shot, and edited stories.
Anchor/Producer
ABC57 News
South Bend , IN
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Wrote and delivered breaking news, special reports, and feature segments to local viewers.
- Develop and maintain public connections, stay up-to-date with current events, and address community issues.
- Managed evening news team and assigned reporter stories to ensure reliable newscasts.
Pioneered Black History Month Series
ABC57 News
South Bend , IN
2020.02 - 2023.02
- Researched, composed, and captured narratives of Black Heritage about the past, present, and path forward.
- Produced and supervised the daily segment featuring Black history.
News Producer
ABC57 News
South Bend , IN
2019.09 - 2021.09
- Produced compelling daily newscasts by thoughtfully crafting stories and graphics.
- Developed engaging newscasts through creative stories and segments.
- Communicated and managed breaking news with reporters.
Education
B.A. - Journalism
Knox College
Skills
- News writing
- Creative story pitching/storytelling
- Ability to secure interviews
- Proficient in iNews
- Proficient in Edius, FinalCut Pro
- Time management
- Video shooting/editing
- Beat, breaking news, feature reporting
Accomplishments
- 2022 Emmy Award Winner
Timeline
Multi-media Journalist
The E.W. Scripps Company
2024.01 - Current
News Reporter
ABC57 News
2022.09 - 2023.12
Anchor/Producer
ABC57 News
2022.08 - 2023.12
Pioneered Black History Month Series
ABC57 News
2020.02 - 2023.02
News Producer
ABC57 News
2019.09 - 2021.09
B.A. - Journalism
Knox College
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